Earl Sweatshirt is one of a kind in the hip-hop/rap space as an artist who mixes poetic lyricism with impeccable production into a cocktail of vibes.
On his 2023 project “VOIR DIRE”, he works with legendary producer The Alchemist on 11 songs that culminate in a euphoric 26 minutes of listening potential. Standouts from this project include: “Vin Skully”, “Mancala”(feat. Vince Staples), and “Sirius Blac”. The way that the tracks all melt together on “VOIR DIRE” creates a menagerie of sound that feels both experimental and effortless.
Fast forward to August 22, 2025, and Earl’s latest release, “Live Laugh Love,” has already proven itself to be something special. “Live Laugh Love” includes no features and serves as a blissful example of Earl’s skill as an artist. The production is unmatched, and the lyrics are introspective, it’s a zero miss masterpiece from start to finish.
Alongside his own work, Sweatshirt has also been known to feature alongside legendary artists such as Frank Ocean, Tyler, The Creator, and Mac Miller. These features display the broad range of themes and sounds that he is able to achieve.
Earl Sweatshirt is headlining Thursday, September 4, at The Hopscotch music festival. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience an artist like no other on a stage like no other, right here in Raleigh. With no public setlist or recent performances, his set promises to be unpredictable, unforgettable, and an amazing opportunity to experience one of rap’s most innovative voices on one of Raleigh’s biggest stages.
— Lachlan Vester